Many Reds supporters have collected themselves in front of Anfield in memory of their striker Diogo Jota, who died tragically in a road accident with his brother André Silva on Thursday in Spain. Werches of flowers and portraits bearing the image of the Portuguese were placed in front of the Liverpool enclosure.
Immense sadness and meditation. Liverpool supporters have been in shock since they learned the death of their team on Thursday morning, the Portuguese striker Diogo Jota. The one who arrived at the Reds in 2020 from Wolverhampton and his brother André Silva died in the night from Wednesday to Thursday in a road accident in Spain, a drama that aroused great emotion in the sports world and of course Liverpool.
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Supporters “speechless”
Near the legendary Anfield stadium, dozens of Reds supporters have deposited wreaths of flowers, heart -shaped balloons and scarves with the mention “rest in peace Diogo Jota”. “It’s so hard. It’s like a family mourning, honestly. The goals he scored, the memories he gave us … We cannot thank him enough,” said Tom Barry, 32 -year -old mechanic, dressed in a Liverpool red jersey with ‘Jota 20’ on the back. “He left too early, but will be forever in our hearts … I am speechless. I just felt the need to come here to pay tribute to him,” continues Abdul, 30 -year -old ambulance.
The Portuguese international (48 selections, 14 goals), who was 28 years old, winner of a second league of nations with Seleçao last month, was the father of three children. He had announced a few days ago that he was married on June 22, by publishing photos of the ceremony on the social network X. He was crowned Champion of England this season with Liverpool.
